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There are plenty of books on the market that cover nuts and other passive gear, but non that focus completely on this important topic (the foundation of all climbing protection). Nutcraft covers st……続きを見る

Your guide from choosing ATV accessories to ATV Pro riding in a snap. The ATV Guide really works. 続きを見る

A technical manual on how to place and remove pegs for rock climbers, alpinists and big wall climbing Who’s this book for? Well anyone who may need to place, use or remove a peg, meaning big wall cl……続きを見る

In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up……続きを見る

Finding Jim describes Susan Oakey-Baker’s struggle to confront the realities of life after the death of her husband, renowned mountain guide Jim Haberl, the first Canadian to summit the most difficu……続きを見る

K2 is the world's second highest mountain, but its savage reputation is second to none. The loss of Alison Hargreaves and six companions in 1995 was a grim echo of the multiple deaths in 1986 and of……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE 2013 BOARDMAN TASKER PRIZE On 29 May 1953, the summit of Mount Everest was finally reached. The achievement brought fame and honours to many involved - except the man who made the asce……続きを見る

* Includes 30 color and 45 black-and-white photographs * Part of The Mountaineers Books "Legends and Lore" series for climbers, armchair mountaineers, and readers of classic adventure literature * I……続きを見る

**Written by experienced climber Nick Heil, Dark Summit is both a riveting account of a notorious climbing season and a troubling investigation into whether the pursuit of the ultimate mountaineerin……続きを見る

Guía explicativa de las diferentes posibles ascensiones a los picos del macizo de la Pica d'Estats que superan los 3000 metros junto con las referencias de los refugios de la zona y todos lo……続きを見る

In 1924 Phyllis (Phyl) Munday did what no other woman had done before - reached the summit of Mt. Robson. She climbed close to 100 mountains in her lifetime, many of those first ascents. She honed h……続きを見る

Due to the level of detail, the images are best viewed on a tablet. All the techniques you need to become an expert navigator. The Ultimate Navigation Manual is a unique guide to finding your way on……続きを見る

CLICK HERE to download the first two chapters from The Seventymile Kid * A true and complete account of the first successful ascent of Mount McKinleyーsetting the record straight * The summer of 20……続きを見る

Throughout its history the Guardian has had unparalleled access to mountaineers and climbers, and its coverage of the sport is second to none. From Edward Whymper's conquest of the Matterhorn in 186……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE BOARDMAN TASKER PRIZE 2008 Metro magazine recently wrote that Andy Kirkpatrick makes Ray Mears look like Paris Hilton. Words like boldness, adventure and risk were surely coined especi……続きを見る

Between them Andy Kirkpatrick and David Coley have racked up many, many pitches on multi pitch rock; tackling alpine and big wall climbs all over the world. Unlike most instructional books, this one……続きを見る

Royal Robbins' accomplishments as a rock climber are legendary. This first volume of his autobiography details his historic solo ascent of the Leaning Tower in Yosemite, and chronicles his youth gro……続きを見る

"My father's greatest living heroes were John Glenn and Jim Whittakerーa physical giant with a huge heart, a decent soul, and inspirational courage. We can all be grateful that Whittaker has finall……続きを見る

This historic trek through the Sagarmatha National Park to the base of Everest may be one of the greatest adventures you ever undertake. You will find yourself standing, looking in awe, before some ……続きを見る

CLICK HEREto download the chapter on "Safety, Hazards & Awareness" from Crag Survival Handbook * Climbing etiquette you won’t learn at the gym but need to know * Advice from “Rock Maestros” Justen S……続きを見る

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through Greatest Biathlon Olympic Athletes to Ever Compete: Top 100, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether ……続きを見る

Full of eccentric characters, Killing Dragons is the story of the first British mountaineers to tackle the Alpine summits of Switzerland during the late eighteenth century. Originally the explorers ……続きを見る

* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years * Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks * Hand-drawn maps and photos……続きを見る

For the first time in ebook format. What drew Annie Taylor and Alexandra David-Neal to Tibet, when it was still cut off from the world and so hostile to foreigners, and particularly female ones, tha……続きを見る

Extreme Survivors tells the illustrated story of 60 of the most daring escapes, famous shipwrecks, and ultimate survival stories. These are astonishing stories of human endurance and endeavour. The ……続きを見る

On the night of 10-11 May 1996, eight climbers perished in what remains the worst disaster in Everest's history. Following the tragedy, numerous accounts were published, with Jon Krakauer's Into Thi……続きを見る

This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences b……続きを見る

The history of mountaineering has long served as a metaphor for civilization triumphant. Once upon a time, the Alps were an inaccessible habitat of specters and dragons, until heroic menーpioneers o……続きを見る

Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-35.1A, Small Unit Leader’s Guide to Mountain Warfare Operations, is a reference for all Marine leaders (team through company) to use when conducting opera……続きを見る

The account of one of the deadliest and most mysterious tragedies in mountaineering history-the 2008 K2 disaster. One Mountain Thousand Summits reveals the true story of the K2 tragedy that claimed ……続きを見る